Charles backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Charles do Bronx achieved an unprecedented feat at UFC 326, but it didn't please some fans and MMA professionals. In the main event of the show held last Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian dominated Max Holloway , winning the 'BMF' belt (baddest motherfucker). However, for Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz , the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) is not worthy of having the valuable object.
On their respective official profiles on 'X', the UFC stars, who are longtime rivals, united and criticized Charles. According to Diaz and McGregor, the Brazilian failed to prove he was tough, as he 'ran away' from the stand-up fight by taking Holloway to the ground.
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In the duel, the veteran did, in fact, exchange few blows with the Hawaiian, however, on the ground, he sought the submission and delivered punches and elbows. Even so, Diaz and McGregor did not forgive Charles and disapproved of his attitude in the fight, previously seen as one of the most exciting of 2026. The duo's irritation with the Brazilian was so great that, in addition to ignoring his records, they even called him a 'tough guy'.
"Now you give him an elbow to the back of the neck. Terribly bad fight. I'm shocked. Charles is small hahaha very bad Charles, very bad. Bad to be ashamed of. Good luck. Don't crown that belt," wrote the MMA legend.
"These guys are all idiots fighting for my belt. You're welcome. Annoying sons of bitches," wrote the bad boy.
See more reactions from the fighters.
Khamzat Chimaev : "That was an incredible fight, with several highlights (laughs)."
Cris Cyborg : "Hey! Charles, Chute Boxe, BMF. That was classic Demian Maia !"
Dominick Cruz : “Charles is giving a masterclass in upper body takedowns and ground control in top-dominating jiu-jitsu. Take the back, attack, and win the positional war. Holloway needs a knockout.”
Gilbert Durinho : “Jiu-Jitsu! Domination by Charles. He did great! Charles is the BMF. Many casuals saying: 'That should be a BMF'. Shut up! Charles dominated. This is MMA.”
Luke Rockhold : "I thought this fight was for the BMF belt."
Derek Brunson : "GMF belt! OG is all about grappling (laughs)"
Kevin Holland : "Okay, a little bit of hand-to-hand combat would be fun."
Dillon Danis: "Charles doesn't deserve to be the BMF champion"
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